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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2021; 9(29): 8647-8657
Published online Oct 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i29.8647
Table 1 Three major diagnostic measurements for coronavirus disease 2019

RT-PCR
CT
Blood test
Accuracy66%-80%68%Unknown?
Testing time4-6 h10-15 minLess than 10 min
AdvantageMost accurateConvenient and intuitiveQuick
DisadvantageGlobal shortage; unstable accuracy; need to be sent to qualified labsVery low specificityNot applicable for patients with low level of antibodies